Rhosgoch can be explored through several themes: the history of the Anglesey Central Railway, visits to Cae Newydd garden and the Oriel Rhosgoch studio gallery. The Ring is a traditional country pub in Rhosgoch; information about its pub operations may change, so check the latest information before visiting. Its former history as a hotel also leads back to the town’s railway past. For your stay, you can choose to focus on local history, a garden visit or art.

Railway and pub history

The former Anglesey Central Railway included a station in Rhosgoch. The railway was intended to run from Gaerwen station via Llangefni and Llannerch y Medd to Amlwch Port. This route is historical and should not be understood as a current train service.

Livestock was often loaded onto trains at Rhosgoch station. This adds a specific detail about the station’s former use to the planned connection between several places. For those interested in history, the distinction is that the route describes a plan, while livestock loading was a specific local use. The Ring was near Rhosgoch station. When The Ring was known as the Rhosgoch Hotel, the renowned harpist Owen Jones (Telynor Cybi) was its tenant.

In a document from September 2022, Transport for Wales considered reopening the former railway between Amlwch and Gaerwen. This was an option for study, not a current transport service. The historic route, the former station and the proposal to reopen the railway therefore relate to different points in time. While the historic route was intended to run via Llangefni and Llannerch y Medd, the study concerned the section between Amlwch and Gaerwen.

Garden and studio gallery

Cae Newydd can be visited by arrangement from 14 February to 30 August. The seasonal period may change, so confirm the visit date and arrangements before travelling. At least one path in the garden is wheelchair accessible. If you need an accessible path, check in advance which paths are suitable for your visit. The National Garden Scheme website lists admission charges for the gardens featured there; Cae Newydd is among the listed locations. Admission arrangements may vary depending on the date of your visit.

Oriel Rhosgoch is a studio gallery in Rhos-goch. Confirm visiting arrangements before travelling. There is a specific difference when planning your visit: Cae Newydd has a seasonal visiting period and requires prior arrangement; for the studio gallery, you should check visiting arrangements in advance. This will help you plan each visit to suit your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Beaumaris, Trearddur, Mynydd Bodafon, Llanfachraeth, Ty Croes, Llangoed, Benllech, Bodorgan.

For the broader travel overview: Isle Of Anglesey.